Kilmarnock FC vs Rangers FC, Premier League 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Kilmarnock FC vs Rangers FC — Premier League at Rugby Park.
- Kilmarnock FC 13 games · 9 pts (2026/27)
- Rangers FC 12 games · 27 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Graeme Stewart
- Referee David Munro
- Referee Don Robertson
- Referee Ralph Gordon
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic FC | 13 | 31 |
| 2 | Rangers FC | 12 | 27 |
| 3 | Falkirk FC | 13 | 21 |
| 4 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 12 | 20 |
| 5 | Dundee FC | 12 | 17 |
| 6 | Dundee United FC | 12 | 17 |
| 7 | St. Johnstone FC | 13 | 17 |
| 8 | St. Mirren FC | 13 | 14 |
| 9 | Motherwell FC | 13 | 13 |
| 10 | Hibernian FC | 12 | 11 |
| 11 | Aberdeen FC | 12 | 11 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jan | Rangers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 29 Dec | St. Mirren FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Dec | Motherwell FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 22 Dec | Hamilton Academical FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Dec | Dundee FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 08 Dec | Celtic FC | A | 1–5 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jan | Kilmarnock FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 29 Dec | Celtic FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 26 Dec | Hibernian FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Dec | St. Johnstone FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 19 Dec | Hibernian FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 16 Dec | Hamilton Academical FC | H | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Kilmarnock FC | Rangers FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #12 | Position | #2 |
| 9 | Points | 27 |
| 13 | Played | 12 |
| 2 / 3 / 8 | W / D / L | 8 / 3 / 1 |
| 13 | Scored | 21 |
| 29 | Conceded | 9 |
| -16 | GD | +12 |
| 0.69 | PPG | 2.25 |
| 15% | Win % | 67% |
Key Stats
63%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (24 games)
H2H (24 games)
63%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
15%
Clean Sheets
Kilmarnock FC this season
Kilmarnock FC this season
55%
Clean Sheets
Rangers FC this season
Rangers FC this season
Kilmarnock FC are 12th (9 pts). Rangers FC are 2nd (27 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Kilmarnock FC
0-15
2/4
16-30
1/4
31-45
3/8
46-60
4/3
61-75
2/3
76+
1/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Rangers FC
0-15
3/1
16-30
4/–
31-45
3/2
46-60
2/2
61-75
4/1
76+
5/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Kilmarnock FC
| Greg Kiltie | 3 G | |
| Joe Hugill | 2 G | 2 A |
| Michael Schjonning-Larsen | 2 G | |
| Jason Holt | 1 G |
Rangers FC
| Ryan Naderi | 6 G | 3 A |
| Kevin Kelsy | 4 G | |
| Lawrence Shankland | 3 G | |
| Miguel Chaiwa | 1 G | 1 A |
| Thelo Aasgaard | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Rugby Park as Kilmarnock FC face off against Rangers FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' The home supporters are growing impatient. Kilmarnock FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 10' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 12' Against the run of play, Jermain Defoe has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 12' The referee shows Kilmarnock FC player a Yellow card on 12.
- 17' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 17 minutes.
- 18' Daniel Bachmann is having his name booked by the referee on 18.
- 22' The Scotland Eamonn Brophy breaks the deadlock on 22 minutes. 1-1!
- 27' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 32' It’s high time Steve Clarke made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 33' It’s a booking for Rangers FC player. Gareth McAuley gets a Yellow card.
- 38' It looks surprising Kilmarnock FC does not make any changes. Gary Dicker has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 43' Kilmarnock FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Rangers FC backline.
- 48' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 50' It’s a booking for Rangers FC player. Alfredo Morelos gets a Yellow card.
- 55' Aaron Tshibola has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 13 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 60' Rangers FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 65' Supporters expect more eagerness from Chris Burke, as he is very good at scoring at Rugby Park with 4 goals in the last 3 games.
- 66' Magnificent from Jordan Jones! That is 10 goals in 273 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 70' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Aaron Tshibola.
- 70' A tactical swap from Rangers FC — Candeias on, Steven Davis off on 70 minutes.
- 73' The referee calls foul for Eamonn Brophy. He receives a Yellow card.
- 78' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 79' A change in the Rangers FC ranks — Jermain Defoe exits the field as Kyle Lafferty enters on 79.
- 84' Both keepers have barely been tested. Kilmarnock FC and Rangers FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 88' Kilmarnock FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 88.
- 89' Eamonn Brophy makes way for Kirk Broadfoot at the 89 minute mark. A tactical switch from Kilmarnock FC.
- 90' Kilmarnock FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 90' The Kilmarnock FC manager makes a substitution. Jordan Jones departs to be replaced by Mikael Ndjoli.
- Rangers FC will have plenty to reflect on. Kilmarnock FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Kilmarnock FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 26
- 27
- 29
-
11
Jordan Jones ↓ Mikael Ndjoli 90'
- 3
- 16
- 2
- 17
- 8
- 6
-
25
Eamonn Brophy ↓ Kirk Broadfoot 89'
Bench
-
12
Mikael Ndjoli ↑ 90'
- 9
-
5
Kirk Broadfoot ↑ 89'
- 7
- 1
- 10
- 18
Coach
Steve Clarke
Rangers FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
Jermain Defoe ↓ Kyle Lafferty 79'
-
10
Steven Davis ↓ Candeias 70'
- 20
- 14
- 36
- 37
- 3
- 1
- 8
- 2
- 16
Bench
- 15
- 23
- 19
-
11
Kyle Lafferty ↑ 79'
- 13
-
21
Candeias ↑ 70'
- 17
Coach
Steven Gerrard
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Alfredo Morelos | 7 |
| James Tavernier | 4 |
| Cyriel Dessers | 4 |
| Eamonn Brophy | 3 |
| Connor Goldson | 3 |
| Ryan Kent | 2 |
| Tom Lawrence | 2 |
| Ryan Naderi | 2 |
Kilmarnock FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.15
Kilmarnock FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.84
Rangers FC xG
I would bet for:
Kilmarnock FC or Rangers FC 76% + Both teams to score 58%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Kilmarnock FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.99
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 3.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 4.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
Double Chance
Kilmarnock FC or Draw
57%
Draw or Rangers FC
67%
Kilmarnock FC or Rangers FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.5%
1 – 2
9.4%
0 – 1
8.5%
0 – 2
8.4%
0 – 0
6.7%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 3
5.8%
2 – 2
5.4%
0 – 3
5%
1 – 0
5%
2 – 3
3.4%
2 – 0
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Kilmarnock FC
| Handicap | Kilmarnock FC covers | Push | Rangers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 6% | 91% |
| -1.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -1 | 9% | 13% | 77% |
| -0.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| +0.5 | 48% | — | 52% |
| +1 | 48% | 22% | 30% |
| +1.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +2 | 70% | 16% | 14% |
| +2.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
Clean Sheet
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.